HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-05-22 MINUTES OF COUNCIL
MAY 22, 2001
The Batesville City Council met in regular session on May 22, at 5:30 PM at the
Municipal Building. Mayor Joe Biard presided over the meeting. Councilmember Ford
gave the invocation. Upon roll call the following Councilmembers answered present:
Dana Bone, Jim Cargill, R.L. Carpenter, Robert Ford, Gerald Gaither, Jim Mitchum,
Jerry Pectol and Jim Watkins. Also present were the City Clerk Denise Johnston and the
City Attorney Scott Stalker.
Councilmember Ford moved to approve the minutes from the last meeting.
Councilmember Gaither seconded and all voted for.
Councilmember Ford moved to approve the prepared agenda as amended.
Councilmember Cargill seconded and all voted for.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION TO CONDEMN PROPERTY ON CHERRY
STREET
Councilmember Cargill introduced and Mayor Biard read a resolution to condemn
property located on Cherry Street in Block 2 of the Charleston Addition. Code
Enforcement Officer Chad McClure showed the council pictures of the property. Mr.
Norman Barnett, owner of the property, addressed the council and also had pictures to
show the council of his property and other properties that he said were in worse condition
than the structure on his property. He said that he did not have a problem with making
the structure safe but he said that it was a concrete building and structurally sound. The
council told Mr. Barnett that if the resolution is adopted he would still have 30 days to
make the necessary repairs to the building before the condemnation will proceed.
Councilmember Ford moved to approve the resolution and Councilmember Cargill
seconded. All voted for. The resolution was given 42001-5-1-R.
CONSIDER AMENDING ZONING CODE, SECTION VIII—SECOND READING
Mayor Biard read a proposed ordinance that would amend the City of Batesville
zoning code for the second reading. Mr. McClure explained the proposed changes that
would occur in the zoning code should the ordinance be adopted. Councilmember
Carpenter asked if the council had the final authority to amend the zoning code or was the
authority given to the Planning Commission. The City Attorney said he would research
who has the final authority to change the zoning code and would inform the council at the
next meeting. The ordinance will be placed on the agenda for the third and final reading
at the next meeting.
CONSIDER TO PURCHASE COMPUTERS FOR THE SHERIFFS OFFICE
Chief John Hilburn gave the council a quote of$3,327.97 from BIT of
Imagination for 3 new computers for the Sheriff's Department. Chief Hilburn said the
county has commented to buy 3 computers and they have had 2 donated to the
department. If the council approves this purchase the Sheriff's Department will have 8
new computers for their new facility. Councilmember Cargill moved to purchase the
computers and Councilmember Bone seconded. All voted for.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Councilmember Ford moved to go into executive session to consider an
appointment to a commission and Councilmember Bone seconded. All voted for. After
returning from executive session Councilmember Bone moved to appoint Mr. Arch Jones
to the Utility Commission. Mr. Jones will replace Ms. Robin Brock whose term expired
May 10, 2001. Councilmember Watkins seconded and all voted for. Mr. Jones term will
be May 22, 2001 to May 10, 2006.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The council was given a copy of the financial statements for the month ending
April 30, 2001.
MARKING OF CITY VEHICLES
The City Clerk showed the council two different designs of decals to mark the
city vehicles for identification. The new handbook adopted last month by the council
requires all vehicles expect the Mayor's car to be marked with permanent signs or decals.
Councilmember Ford moved to use the larger decal and place the vehicle number in the
center of the decal. Councilmember Carpenter seconded and the roll call count was 6 for
(Cargill, Carpenter, Ford, Mitchum, Pectol and Watkins) and 2 against (Bone and
Gaither). The motion carried.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Pectol asked Code Enforcement Officer Chad McClure what the
status was on the property located at 2455 Neeley. The council condemned the property
last year and gave Mr. Carl Pinkston additional time to make the necessary repairs to the
property. Mr. Pectol asked to have Mr. Pinkston at the next meeting to give the council
an update on the property.
There being no further business, Councilmember moved that the meeting be
adjourned. Councilmember seconded and all voted for.
JOE M. BIARD, MAYOR
DENISE M. JOHNSTON, CITY CLERK